# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=848 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 849 --- ## [1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class dies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-mercedes-benz-e-class-dies/118889)
**Author:** [@JeffreyKing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeffreyKing)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2018, 2:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-mercedes-benz-e-class-dies/118889 "2018-06-09T02:01:47Z")
My 1998 e-320 starts and runs for 2-3 minutes the 1st time when it’s cold,then just dies! When I re- start it it only runs about 2 seconds then dies like it is running out of fuel. I have already replaced the fuel pump $… --- ## [2007 Acura MDX shocks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-acura-mdx-shocks/118900)
**Author:** [@JoyDockrey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoyDockrey)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2018, 1:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-acura-mdx-shocks/118900 "2018-06-09T01:23:43Z")
I have an 07 MDX, rear and front shocks are shot. Would an 08 kit work for my 07? --- ## [Thin Piece of metal hanging from the back end of my 2000 dodge neon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thin-piece-of-metal-hanging-from-the-back-end-of-my-2000-dodge-neon/118840)
**Author:** [@James\_Danaher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/James_Danaher)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2018, 1:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thin-piece-of-metal-hanging-from-the-back-end-of-my-2000-dodge-neon/118840 "2018-06-09T01:17:46Z")
\[received\_1999919687004057\] --- ## [Is it the wheel bearing/hub assembly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-the-wheel-bearing-hub-assembly/46509)
**Author:** [@rbmhmm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rbmhmm)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2018, 12:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-the-wheel-bearing-hub-assembly/46509 "2018-06-09T00:59:28Z")
I have a 2006 Chevrolet Uplander with about 80,000 miles which has started to have a rubbing sound in the right front wheel. It began as being very quiet but has progressed to being rather loud. I am thinking that it i… --- ## [2017 Subaru Outback brake fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-outback-brake-fluid/116018)
**Author:** [@NickBernardi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NickBernardi)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2018, 11:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-outback-brake-fluid/116018 "2018-06-08T23:56:57Z")
Changing brake fluid --- ## [Is low mileage bad for modern engines?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-low-mileage-bad-for-modern-engines/118852)
**Author:** [@JohnCheatham](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnCheatham)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2018, 11:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-low-mileage-bad-for-modern-engines/118852 "2018-06-08T23:56:26Z")
As much as I love modern high compression engines, our actual usage is down to about 3500 miles per year, most of which is medical appointments and other senior activities. We currently drive a 2015 Forester that gives … --- ## [Replacement oil pan for Hyundai Tucson](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacement-oil-pan-for-hyundai-tucson/118884)
**Author:** [@FredTakakuwa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FredTakakuwa)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2018, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacement-oil-pan-for-hyundai-tucson/118884 "2018-06-08T22:33:51Z")
Aluminum oil pan has a hairline crack but is not leaking. Dealer service says there are no aftermarket substitutes and they charge $335 for parts and $225 for labor. Is it safer to do this now or can I wait until a lea… --- ## [2008 Lexus RX 350 air conditioning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-lexus-rx-350-air-conditioning/118755)
**Author:** [@Peyre](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Peyre)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2018, 7:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-lexus-rx-350-air-conditioning/118755 "2018-06-08T19:17:07Z")
I bought a used RX 350 with 130,000 miles. It was in pristine condition. About a month after the purchase the AC stopped working. Had it charged with dye and in 2 weeks it was blowing warm. No sign of leaks in the engine… --- ## [Aftermarket head unit making car not start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aftermarket-head-unit-making-car-not-start/118878)
**Author:** [@Matty\_C](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matty_C)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2018, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aftermarket-head-unit-making-car-not-start/118878 "2018-06-08T18:54:45Z")
I installed an aftermarket head unit and now my car will not start. Everything works fine when I turn the key on. It just won’t start. The new head unit works fine. When I unhook the new one the car starts. When I hook t… --- ## [Combined two different oils in 1995 Ford Ranger](https://community.cartalk.com/t/combined-two-different-oils-in-1995-ford-ranger/118869)
**Author:** [@Jack55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jack55)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2018, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/combined-two-different-oils-in-1995-ford-ranger/118869 "2018-06-08T17:51:30Z")
Last Saturday, I changed the oil in my 95 Ranger. As I was placing the used plastic bottles into the recycling dumpster, I noticed that I had two different viscosity oils, two were 5W30, while the other three were 10W30… --- ## [2017 Lexus RX 350 hesitates and pulses between gears](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-lexus-rx-350-hesitates-and-pulses-between-gears/118864)
**Author:** [@JohnZenger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnZenger)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2018, 5:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-lexus-rx-350-hesitates-and-pulses-between-gears/118864 "2018-06-08T17:45:43Z")
My vehicle hesitates or pulsates between gears especially at 40 mph/2000 rpm when accelerating from a stop. Tachometer also pulsates. At steady speed (not accelerating) the vehicle runs great. The Lexus Engineers can … --- ## [2014 Toyota Avalon odor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-avalon-odor/118751)
**Author:** [@lori49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lori49)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2018, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-avalon-odor/118751 "2018-06-08T16:09:42Z")
Anyone have issue with car odor especially after rainy day & no sign of water inside car??? I have to leave windows cracked daily to keep smell under control. --- ## [Does outside temp affect 2016 Honda CR-V mileage?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-outside-temp-affect-2016-honda-cr-v-mileage/118725)
**Author:** [@JohnMoore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnMoore)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2018, 3:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-outside-temp-affect-2016-honda-cr-v-mileage/118725 "2018-06-08T15:25:05Z")
Is it reasonable to get significantly higher gas mileage when the temperature is in the high 70s or 80s than when the temp is in the 40s? I drove from Madison, WI to Chicago and got 35 mpg with T in high 70s. When I drov… --- ## [2008 Toyota Tacoma bed sounds “loose” on bumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-tacoma-bed-sounds-loose-on-bumps/118786)
**Author:** [@JoelLazere](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoelLazere)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2018, 2:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-tacoma-bed-sounds-loose-on-bumps/118786 "2018-06-08T14:46:39Z")
When riding over bumps, there is a noise that sounds like the truck bed is a little loose. Ideas? --- ## [2012 Mazda Mazda3 U1055 code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mazda-mazda3-u1055-code/118861)
**Author:** [@Edward36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Edward36)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2018, 2:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mazda-mazda3-u1055-code/118861 "2018-06-08T14:24:08Z")
I have a Check Engine Light on in my 2012 MAZDA3 i Touring 4dr Sedan. Error OBD2 Code U1055 - Not communicating to ICP. I have checked all fuses and “reset” the car computer by disconnecting the Neutral and draining th… --- ## [2008 Nissan Maxima service engine soon light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-nissan-maxima-service-engine-soon-light/118857)
**Author:** [@tiffaninicolesaunders112817](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tiffaninicolesaunders112817)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2018, 2:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-nissan-maxima-service-engine-soon-light/118857 "2018-06-08T14:07:10Z")
My husband has a 2008 Nissan Maxima an the service engine soon light is on an we tried everything an its not going off but its turns on an off? Should we unplug the battery an re do it please help --- ## [2010 Toyota RAV4 check engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-rav4-check-engine-light/118835)
**Author:** [@RobertMoore52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertMoore52)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2018, 11:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-rav4-check-engine-light/118835 "2018-06-08T11:59:22Z")
The CHECK ENGINE light and the 4WD light are on. nothing seems to be working improperly. a mechanic changed some device, but they are now back on. Is this a common problem?, does it indicate a problem with the vehicle?;… --- ## [2006 Buick LaCrosse loses coolant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-buick-lacrosse-loses-coolant/118838)
**Author:** [@judy50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/judy50)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2018, 11:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-buick-lacrosse-loses-coolant/118838 "2018-06-08T11:57:01Z")
every time they put in a small amount of coolant, the car gurgles and when it stops days later the coolant container is empty, this never use to happen and now it does, what’s wrong? --- ## [2012 Mazda Mazda5 ATF](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mazda-mazda5-atf/118705)
**Author:** [@Parker08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Parker08)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2018, 5:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mazda-mazda5-atf/118705 "2018-06-08T05:25:02Z")
Having difficulty finding non OEM ATF for 2012 Mazda 5. Mazda fluid is WAY too pricy and I’m not confident that it is all that great compared to other brands. --- ## [Changing trans fluid both ways?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-trans-fluid-both-ways/118748)
**Author:** [@LarryBoyd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LarryBoyd)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2018, 3:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-trans-fluid-both-ways/118748 "2018-06-08T03:15:49Z")
What does a mechanic mean when he says: change transmission fluid both ways? --- ## [Replacement bolts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacement-bolts/118552)
**Author:** [@Triathlor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Triathlor)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2018, 1:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacement-bolts/118552 "2018-06-08T01:15:33Z")
2007 Mazda 6 V6 3.0l Hi there, I rounded off a bolt when trying to replace the AT Mount on this vehicle. I bought some vise grips, and bolt out kits for my second attempt. I was wondering if I could use any replacemen… --- ## [2006 Chrysler 300 P0016](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-300-p0016/118698)
**Author:** [@Mikealard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mikealard)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2018, 1:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-300-p0016/118698 "2018-06-08T01:08:04Z")
I have a 2006 Chrysler 300 touring… 3.5 v 6 engine… recently changed water pump and timing belt … check engine light comes on I get code p0016… camshaft and crankshaft sensor… is this something to worry about … is it th… --- ## [Extreme vibration when in 2nd gear? Manual transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/extreme-vibration-when-in-2nd-gear-manual-transmission/118716)
**Author:** [@Triathlor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Triathlor)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2018, 1:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/extreme-vibration-when-in-2nd-gear-manual-transmission/118716 "2018-06-08T01:01:03Z")
Hi there, Vehicle is a 99 Mazda Protege ES 1.8l. Manual transmission. I drove this car in a trip to Arizona and noticed that it was shaking a lot if I drove it at 70 to 80 MPH. I thought it was the motor mounts since I… --- ## [2007 Nissan Quest A/C Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-nissan-quest-a-c-noise/117219)
**Author:** [@Aidan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Aidan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2018, 10:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-nissan-quest-a-c-noise/117219 "2018-06-07T22:24:54Z")
About 75% of the time turning on the A/C, sounds like someone is kicking a metal garbage can. Once I drove a block down the street and turned on the A/C and it almost stalled the car out. If I don’t turn on the A/C or… --- ## [Please help saturn 03 L300](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-saturn-03-l300/118795)
**Author:** [@Laari\_Aitk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Laari_Aitk)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2018, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-saturn-03-l300/118795 "2018-06-07T22:15:11Z")
Okay so I have a Saturn L300 it’s an old 3 and I put it in the garage or after driving it it reeks of gas bad any ideas as to what it could be I mean it hasn’t had a oil change in 74,000 Miles because the oil pan is stri… --- ## [1999 Volkswagen Beetle dies during driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-volkswagen-beetle-dies-during-driving/118799)
**Author:** [@ErikWillcox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ErikWillcox)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2018, 9:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-volkswagen-beetle-dies-during-driving/118799 "2018-06-07T21:46:08Z")
I have a 1999 VW Beetle (yellow) that dies during driving. I thought it was the alternator so I changed it out, but it still happens. There is still some electrical power via the done light after it dies (after the new a… --- ## [2013 Honda Accord maintenance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-accord-maintenance/118822)
**Author:** [@MaryHowes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaryHowes)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2018, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-accord-maintenance/118822 "2018-06-07T21:38:55Z")
I have a 2013 Honda Accord with 26K miles. I have the oil changed once a year as the manual suggests. Honda uses a “maintenance minder” for scheduled maintenance, but since the oil life never drops below 50%, none of t… --- ## [2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 block drain plug](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-silverado-1500-block-drain-plug/118824)
**Author:** [@Bruce10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bruce10)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2018, 9:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-silverado-1500-block-drain-plug/118824 "2018-06-07T21:20:55Z")
block drain plug location 4.8liter chevy --- ## [2008 Honda Accord radio error](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-accord-radio-error/118769)
**Author:** [@MaryFrancesMcBride](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaryFrancesMcBride)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2018, 4:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-accord-radio-error/118769 "2018-06-07T16:20:05Z")
When turning the radio on it gives and Error Code 8. What does this mean? --- ## [1991 Chevrolet Blazer runs rough and dies at stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-chevrolet-blazer-runs-rough-and-dies-at-stop/118774)
**Author:** [@Brown43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brown43)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2018, 2:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-chevrolet-blazer-runs-rough-and-dies-at-stop/118774 "2018-06-07T14:20:48Z")
starts ok. Runs very good most of the time. Then when I stop, it will will run a little rough and die. not all the time tho. most of the time can’t even tell it’s on until you hit the gas. Every thing controlling fuel… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=847) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=849)